Cheap flights from Santa Ana to Sacramento

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Cheapest round-trip flights $180
Frontier 1 stop 13 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Sun, Jun 7
The cheapest round-trip flight from Santa Ana to Sacramento is currently $180
Cheapest one-way flight $96
Frontier 1 stop 13 hr Thu, Jun 4
The cheapest one-way flight from Santa Ana to Sacramento is currently $96
Cheapest nonstop flights $357
Southwest Nonstop 2 hr Thu, May 28 — Mon, Jun 1
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Santa Ana to Sacramento is currently $357
Last-minute weekend getaway $311
Frontier 1 stop 21 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Santa Ana to Sacramento is currently $311
Cheapest business class flights $484
Frontier 1 stop 13 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Sun, Jun 7
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Santa Ana to Sacramento is currently $484
Fastest flight 1 hr 25 min The fastest nonstop flight from Santa Ana to Sacramento takes 1 hr 25 min
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Santa Ana to Sacramento is typically June. The most expensive month to fly is typically April.
June
Cheapest
Typical prices: $125–320
April
Most expensive
Typical prices: $255–460

Popular airlines from Santa Ana to Sacramento

  • Southwest
    Nonstop
    from $357
    Typical price: $275–510
    44 weekly nonstop flights
    SNA - SMF Every day
    1455 weekly connecting flights
    SNA - SMF Every day
  • United
    from $295
    Typical price: $290–560
    162 weekly connecting flights
    SNA - SMF Every day
  • American
    from $379
    Typical price: $315–550
    149 weekly connecting flights
    SNA - SMF Every day
  • Alaska
    from $463
    Typical price: $360–850
    146 weekly connecting flights
    SNA - SMF Every day
  • Delta
    from $379
    Typical price: $315–750
    63 weekly connecting flights
    SNA - SMF Every day
  • Frontier
    from $180
    Typical price: $180–640
    15 weekly connecting flights
    SNA - SMF Every Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

Popular airports near Santa Ana

  • John Wayne Airport (SNA)
    Santa Ana United States 14 min 4 mi
  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
    Los Angeles United States 51 min 34 mi
  • Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)
    Tijuana Mexico 1 hr 52 min 98 mi
  • Long Beach Airport (LGB)
    Long Beach United States 27 min 17 mi

Popular airports near Sacramento

  • Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
    Sacramento United States 16 min 9 mi
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
    San Francisco United States 1 hr 39 min 81 mi
  • San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC)
    San Jose United States 1 hr 55 min 87 mi
  • Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK)
    Oakland United States 1 hr 30 min 71 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Santa Ana to Sacramento

The cheapest flights from Santa Ana to Sacramento are usually in June. Typical ticket prices in June range from $125 to $320.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Santa Ana to Sacramento recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $180. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $96.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Santa Ana to Sacramento is $357, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
  • The cheapest United flight from Santa Ana to Sacramento is $295, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
  • The cheapest American flight from Santa Ana to Sacramento is $379, flying from May 28 to May 31.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Santa Ana to Sacramento is $463, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 8.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Santa Ana to Sacramento is $379, flying from Jul 24 to Jul 26.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Santa Ana to Sacramento is $180, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 7.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Santa Ana to Sacramento starts at $180 from Thu, Jun 4 to Sun, Jun 7. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $96 and departs on Thu, Jun 4.
1 hr 25 min is the shortest flight time from Santa Ana to Sacramento.
The hot, dry, sunny summer months (May–Sep) are popular with visitors. Staged mostly in venues around Old Sacramento, the Sacramento Music Festival (May) focuses on jazz and blues. Sacramento Pride (Jun) is the city's main LGBT festival, and incorporates a parade, music and diverse market vendors. The California State Fair (Jul) features pop music concerts, exhibitions and a fairground. Winter (Dec–Feb) is mild with regular rainfall.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Santa Ana to Sacramento.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Santa Ana to Sacramento really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Santa Ana to Sacramento.

In terms of nonstop flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 44 nonstop flights and 1,455 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) .

Other popular airlines flying from Santa Ana to Sacramento are:
  • United offers 162 connecting flights per week. United flies from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) .
  • American offers 149 connecting flights per week. American flies from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) .
  • Alaska offers 146 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) .
  • Delta offers 63 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) .
  • Frontier offers 15 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Santa Ana and Sacramento.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Santa Ana to Sacramento recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $180. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $96.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Santa Ana to Sacramento is $357, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
  • The cheapest United flight from Santa Ana to Sacramento is $295, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
  • The cheapest American flight from Santa Ana to Sacramento is $379, flying from May 28 to May 31.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Santa Ana to Sacramento is $463, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 8.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Santa Ana to Sacramento is $379, flying from Jul 24 to Jul 26.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Santa Ana to Sacramento is $180, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 7.
Southwest flies direct from Santa Ana to Sacramento.
  • There are 44 Southwest direct flights from Santa Ana to Sacramento per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Santa Ana and Sacramento at price $311 is offered by Frontier from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.
Southwest flies direct from Santa Ana to Sacramento.
  • There are 44 Southwest direct flights from Santa Ana to Sacramento per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from Santa Ana to Sacramento on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Santa Ana and Sacramento start at $357 from Thu, May 28 to Mon, Jun 1 with Southwest.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Santa Ana to Sacramento, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Santa Ana and Sacramento start at $484 from Thu, Jun 4 to Sun, Jun 7 with Frontier.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Santa Ana and Sacramento start at $180 from Thu, Jun 4 to Sun, Jun 7.
To book business class trips from Santa Ana to Sacramento, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Santa Ana and Sacramento starts at $311 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with Frontier.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Santa Ana and Sacramento at price $311 is offered by Frontier from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.
To find last-minute flight deals from Santa Ana to Sacramento, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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